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• This helmet provides limited top
and lateral impact and penetra-
tion protection. It is designed to
reduce the effect of an impact or
penetration blow, but cannot
provide complete head protec-
tion from these occurrences.
This helmet complies with the
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 for Type I
and the CAN/CSA Z94.1-05
Standard for Type II Industrial
Protective Headwear and in
most circumstances should be
effective against small tools,
bolts, rivets, sparks, and similar
hazards; however, some condi-
tions can exceed this helmet's
capacity to protect against seri-
ous injury or death. Avoid areas
where the chance of severe hel-
met impact or penetration
exists.
• In order to provide maximum
protection, the helmet must fit
securely on the head and the
headband must be adjusted to a
snug fit. Although this helmet
meets the Passive Retention
Test in the CAN/CSA Standard,
some extreme conditions such
as high wind or helmet impact
can dislodge the helmet from the
head.
• The helmet provides limited
electrical protection as outlined
in the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 and
CAN/CSA Z94.1-05 Standards.
Sample helmets are proof tested
to 20,000 volts (RMS) for class E;
but this should not be construed
as a safe contact voltage. Avoid
areas where the chance of
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severe electrical shock exists.
• Discard the helmet after any
impact or penetration. This hel-
met absorbs the energy of an
impact by deforming and crush-
ing; and the damage may not be
visible or readily apparent. A
damaged helmet will not provide
the degree of protection origi-
nally designed into it. Never risk
your life using a damaged hel-
met.
• Although it may provide limited
head protection in the event of a
fall, this helmet is not designed
for fall protection.
• Never use this helmet for struc-
tural fire fighting because it does
not meet the applicable NFPA
Standard.
• Never use this helmet as a
vehicular or sports helmet.
• Never store gloves, cigarettes,
earplugs, etc., between the sus-
pension and the shell liner. This
space is needed when the shell/
suspension absorbs the energy
of an impact. Objects in this
space can transit large forces to
the head and neck, resulting in
serious injury or death.
• Inspect the helmet before and
after each use. Always follow the
inspection procedure in this
booklet. Replace any part show-
ing evidence of wear or damage.
• Never exceed useful service life
guidelines of helmet as outlined
in this booklet. Replace compo-
nents or helmet as required.
• Never alter or modify this helmet
in any way. Use only MSA sup-
plied or approved accessories
with this helmet. It is permissible